Welcome to our dedicated page for Latin Metals news (Ticker: LMSQF), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Latin Metals stock.
Latin Metals Inc. (LMSQF) is a copper, gold and silver exploration company with projects in Peru and Argentina, and its news flow reflects an active exploration and partnership strategy. Company news releases highlight the prospect generator model, under which Latin Metals secures option agreements with other mining companies to fund exploration on its portfolio of 18 projects.
News coverage for Latin Metals often focuses on project-level milestones. Examples include drill permitting and acquisition updates at the Cerro Bayo silver-gold project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and option agreements such as the deal with Daura Gold Corp. on the Cerro Bayo and La Flora projects. Releases also describe work programs and amended option terms at the Esperanza and Huachi copper-gold projects in San Juan Province under the Moxico Resources option.
Investors following LMSQF news can also see updates on Peruvian copper projects such as Para, Auquis and Lacsha. The company reports land acquisitions, integration of historical data from Vale Exploration Peru S.A.C., definition of porphyry-style drill targets and plans for drill permitting or partner-funded drilling. Regional copper initiatives in northwest Argentina, including large land positions prospective for sediment-hosted copper, are another recurring theme.
Corporate news items include annual general meeting results, incentive stock option grants, private placement financings and the proposed spin-out of certain Peruvian assets into Latin Explore Inc. Together, these updates provide context on Latin Metals’ exploration progress, partnership activity and corporate structure. For investors and observers, the LMSQF news page offers a way to track how the company advances its prospect generator strategy across multiple copper, gold and silver exploration projects.
Latin Metals (OTCQB: LMSQF) has amended its agreement to acquire 100% ownership of the Cerro Bayo silver-gold project in Argentina's Santa Cruz Province. The company will pay US$400,000 in three tranches through June 2027, significantly reducing the previous consideration of US$1.553 million. Tres Cerros Exploraciones retains a 0.75% NSR royalty, with Latin Metals holding a buyback option for 0.5% at US$1 million.
The project is now fully permitted for drilling with 21 approved drill pads across nine high-priority targets. Located in the prolific Deseado Massif region, which has produced over 600 million ounces of silver and 20 million ounces of gold, Cerro Bayo features a 6 km-wide structural corridor with multiple epithermal-style vein targets. Rock chip samples have yielded up to 2.1 g/t gold and 460 g/t silver.
Latin Metals (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has appointed Elyssia Patterson as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Patterson, who joined the company in 2020, has been instrumental in expanding capital markets engagement across North American, South American, and European investor audiences.
The company will participate in upcoming industry events including the 121 Mining Investment Conference in London (May 12-13, 2025), Deutsche Goldmesse Spring 2025 in Frankfurt (May 16-17), and The Mining Event in Quebec City (June 3-5, 2025).
Latin Metals has granted 1,500,000 common share stock options to directors, officers, and consultants at $0.12 per share for 36 months, bringing total options to 7.9% of outstanding stock. The company operates under a prospect generator model in Peru and Argentina, with current option agreements with AngloGold Ashanti and Moxico Resources.
Latin Metals (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving formal approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its Cerro Bayo Project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The approval authorizes drill testing across nine high-priority targets with 21 approved drill pads.
The project is located in the Deseado Massif, a prolific mining district that has produced nearly 600 million ounces of silver and 20 million ounces of gold since 1990. The region hosts over 30 operating mines and exploration projects. Cerro Bayo exhibits characteristics of a classic epithermal silver-gold system, with extensive data compiled by previous partners including Barrick Gold.
The company operates under a prospect generator model, currently partnering with AngloGold Ashanti and Moxico Resources on other projects. Latin Metals is actively seeking partnership opportunities for Cerro Bayo and will participate in upcoming mining investment conferences in London, Frankfurt, and Quebec City during May-June 2025.
Latin Metals (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has identified significant geophysical anomalies at its Cerro Bayo project in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The company has acquired historical exploration data including a 130-line-km gradient array Induced Polarization (IP) survey, which revealed pronounced chargeability and resistivity anomalies.
The survey highlights include:
- Strong correlation between chargeability anomalies and previously mapped mineralized structures
- Anomalous geophysical trends open to the northwest
- Alignment of Eugenia and Gabriela target areas with highest-intensity geophysical anomalies
- Discovery of new exploration targets including Julia/Elena and Lara zones
The Cerro Bayo project is located in the Deseado Massif, a prolific mining region known for world-class gold and silver deposits. The project's mineralization is consistent with epithermal gold-silver systems, building on historical data compiled by previous operators including Barrick Gold.
Latin Metals (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has executed a data purchase agreement with Vale Exploration Peru for their Para copper project in Peru. The agreement provides Latin Metals with comprehensive exploration data, including geological mapping, 282 rock sample assays, and geophysical survey results. In exchange, Vale receives a Right of First Offer valid from prefeasibility study completion until 2035.
The Para Copper Project, spanning 1,900 hectares in Peru's Coastal Copper Belt, has shown promising surface copper mineralization with values ranging from 251 ppm to 1,505 ppm, and molybdenum up to 46 ppm. Two primary anomalous zones have been identified, including a 2,000m x 1,000m area. Vale's previous work identified four drill targets and completed drill permitting, suggesting future permits could be obtained.
Latin Metals (TSXV: LMS) (OTCQB: LMSQF) has reported significant exploration results from its La Flora project in Argentina, where visible gold was discovered in outcropping structures. Sample assays revealed impressive values of up to 82 g/t gold and 1,239 g/t silver.
The project is located within the Cerro Bayo district in the Deseado Massif geological province, an area known for substantial precious metal deposits. Initial exploration was conducted by Barrick Gold, with Latin Metals completing additional mapping in late 2024 and expanding to La Flora for the first time.
The company has completed all requirements for an exploration and drilling permit, expecting approval in Q1 2025. Latin Metals operates under a Prospect Generator model, focusing on acquiring prospective properties at minimal cost and securing joint venture partners for advanced exploration.